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STOP Act 2.0

USA119th CongressS-2725| Senate 
| Updated: 9/4/2025
Amy Klobuchar

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (1)
Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The STOP Act 2.0 aims to strengthen efforts against illicit substances, particularly opioids, entering the United States through international mail. It significantly increases the criminal penalty for mail fraud when a person knowingly misrepresents the country of origin of an international mail shipment, adding potential imprisonment of up to five years and fines, along with seizure and forfeiture authority for the Department of Homeland Security, thereby targeting deceptive practices that obscure the source of illegal goods. A crucial aspect of the bill is the termination of the authority to exclude countries from the requirement to transmit advance electronic information for 100 percent of mail shipments, with this exclusion authority ending five years after the bill's enactment. To ensure accountability and transparency, the bill mandates enhanced annual reports from the Secretary of Homeland Security on compliance with these advance electronic data requirements. These reports must detail agreements with foreign postal operators, assess data quality, summarize randomized test results, and list countries previously excluded from the 100% data requirement, including reasons for continued exclusion and steps taken towards compliance. Furthermore, the legislation promotes proactive measures to intercept illicit substances. It authorizes public-private partnerships to develop technology and processes for identifying the origin of fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, and their precursors. The bill also enables international collaboration and information sharing with allied foreign governments regarding problematic shippers and best detection practices, while requiring specialized training for U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers on detecting these dangerous substances. Finally, the Comptroller General is tasked with evaluating the implementation of the original STOP Act of 2018, identifying risks and assessing compliance differences between USPS and private carriers.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1913
STOP Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-5290
STOP Act 2.0

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5424
STOP Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-986
STOP Act 2.0
Jan 15, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-415
Introduced in House
Sep 4, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 4, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1913
    STOP Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-5290
    STOP Act 2.0


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5424
    STOP Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-986
    STOP Act 2.0


  • January 15, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-415
    Introduced in House


  • September 4, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 4, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

STOP Act 2.0

USA119th CongressS-2725| Senate 
| Updated: 9/4/2025
The STOP Act 2.0 aims to strengthen efforts against illicit substances, particularly opioids, entering the United States through international mail. It significantly increases the criminal penalty for mail fraud when a person knowingly misrepresents the country of origin of an international mail shipment, adding potential imprisonment of up to five years and fines, along with seizure and forfeiture authority for the Department of Homeland Security, thereby targeting deceptive practices that obscure the source of illegal goods. A crucial aspect of the bill is the termination of the authority to exclude countries from the requirement to transmit advance electronic information for 100 percent of mail shipments, with this exclusion authority ending five years after the bill's enactment. To ensure accountability and transparency, the bill mandates enhanced annual reports from the Secretary of Homeland Security on compliance with these advance electronic data requirements. These reports must detail agreements with foreign postal operators, assess data quality, summarize randomized test results, and list countries previously excluded from the 100% data requirement, including reasons for continued exclusion and steps taken towards compliance. Furthermore, the legislation promotes proactive measures to intercept illicit substances. It authorizes public-private partnerships to develop technology and processes for identifying the origin of fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, and their precursors. The bill also enables international collaboration and information sharing with allied foreign governments regarding problematic shippers and best detection practices, while requiring specialized training for U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers on detecting these dangerous substances. Finally, the Comptroller General is tasked with evaluating the implementation of the original STOP Act of 2018, identifying risks and assessing compliance differences between USPS and private carriers.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1913
STOP Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-5290
STOP Act 2.0

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5424
STOP Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-986
STOP Act 2.0
Jan 15, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-415
Introduced in House
Sep 4, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 4, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1913
    STOP Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-5290
    STOP Act 2.0


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5424
    STOP Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-986
    STOP Act 2.0


  • January 15, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-415
    Introduced in House


  • September 4, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 4, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Amy Klobuchar

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (1)
Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Finance Committee

Foreign Trade and International Finance

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted